Since 1946, Jessie and Demas Jackson birthed what had become a multi-faceted legacy. The Jacksons established Mamas Cafe, a comfort style soul food restaurant that thrived in the Overtown community and served as a foundation for a lineage of first-class establishments.

Indeed, the Jacksons raised all 12 of their children with the same core business values promoting quality food, a refreshing jazz style ambiance and great customer service. The apple does not fall far from the generational tree.